Childcare Costs.???

beanie10

Hi, just wondering does anyone know anything about childcare costs. I am living in the Midlands and due back to work in the next few months. My baby is 20weeks old. I have got a price from a lady who wants to mind children in her own home. It would be 4 days a week from 1.30 to 6.30. she is looking for €25.00 a day. Is this a fair price to pay??

bulmersgal

i'd have a look around and see what other people are offering. My friend gets her baby minded full time for 150 a week

matluka

Hi we are getting our 2 minded for €25 per child per day from 7.3oam to 5pm and that includes their dinner, we send snacks & nappies.
She is a lovely woman, she minds a few others about 5 or 6, but doesnt have them all everyday.
Ours only go 2 days per week, we mind them ourselves the rest of the time.:eek:
we did look at creches but they weren't really interested in taking the baby, and even if they did they would be split up for the day.......life is tough enough:rolleyes:
So shop around!!!!!!!!!!!!! but in saying that we are in the wilds of the northwest!!:p

wmpdd3

The average where I am is 120/150 for a baby full time for a week. About 40 for after school care for 1 child, for the week.

beanie10

From what ye are saying it looks like shes have a laugh so. Gosh at a loss now shes the only one around I can find that will do after 6.00 - may keep searching. Thanks.:(

wmpdd3

Just wanted to add, none of the Child minders I was approached by are also claiming any kind of payment from the social welfare. I live in a really old estate and it is mostly ladies who previously minded grandchildren and now mind other kids.

A friend of mine was quoted more than the amount above and the reason given was, 'I can't claim anymore so have to put up prices'.